Cannes Jury President Ruben Östlund and Members Back Hollywood Writers’ Strike

Ruben Östlund, head of this year’s Cannes festival jury said he supports the screenwriters’ strike in Hollywood ahead of the opening ceremony for the industry shindig on the French Riviera. The strike in Hollywood kicked off on May 3 after negotiations between the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major US studios and streaming services failed. The strike led to n…